General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Encourages Tennessee's teachers to use the names Gulf of America and Mount McKinley in classroom instruction. -

SJR 160 is a non-binding resolution encouraging Tennessee teachers to use the names "Gulf of America" and "Mount McKinley" in geography lessons. It references a 2025 federal executive order by President Trump that renamed the Gulf of Alaska to "Gulf of America" and restored "Mount McKinley" (previously Denali). The resolution specifically urges geography teachers in Tennessee schools to adopt these names during instruction. It does not change any official place names or require curriculum changes, but formally supports the federal renaming effort in classroom settings. The resolution passed the Tennessee Senate in February 2025 and was referred to a committee for further review.